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Targeted Ethics Code Update on Firm Culture and Governance

2026-07-01T18:50:53+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Targeted Ethics Code Update on Firm Culture and Governance Single, high-level, overarching requirement anchors firm culture and governance in the Code globally, allowing for development of practical guidance outside the Code to support implementation. Targeted approach aims to minimise compliance burden and costs by avoiding prescriptive provisions. Exposure draft planned for December 2026, with final approval targeted by end 2027. Firm culture and governance will be addressed through a targeted update to the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) (the Code), available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/iesba-code This follows a decision [...]

Targeted Ethics Code Update on Firm Culture and Governance2026-07-01T18:50:53+02:00

IESBA Releases Snapshot on Ethics and Independence Approach to Technology

2026-07-01T18:51:41+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA Releases Snapshot on Ethics and Independence Approach to Technology Snapshot explains how the IESBA Code applies to the use of technology. Highlights ethics and independence considerations arising from AI, digital assets, and other technologies. Outlines IESBA’s three-pillar approach to keeping the Code fit for purpose in a fast-changing environment. The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released a new snapshot focused on ethics and independence in the use of technology. IESBA’s snapshots are short, plain-language overviews designed to help professionals and stakeholders to quickly understand IESBA's approach to key topics. [...]

IESBA Releases Snapshot on Ethics and Independence Approach to Technology2026-07-01T18:51:41+02:00

IESBA Releases Guide on Proportionality of the IESBA Code

2026-05-29T16:26:17+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA Releases Guide on Proportionality of the IESBA Code A new staff publication, titled ‘Proportionality of the IESBA Code’ explains how proportionality is built into the IESBA Code, available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/publications/iesba-staff-publication-proportionality-iesba-code The guide was designed to support small and medium practices (SMPs) applying the Code with confidence, and was presented at the EFAA Annual Conference in Dublin as part of IESBA’s SMP engagement. The publication is meant to underscore that while ethics is not proportionate, the Code is. Every professional accountant is required to uphold the same five fundamental principles: integrity, objectivity, professional [...]

IESBA Releases Guide on Proportionality of the IESBA Code2026-05-29T16:26:17+02:00

Applying Ethics in Practice

2026-05-28T11:03:53+02:00

Back by popular demand. A practical ethics webinar for accounting and audit professionals. What You Will Learn Ethics plays a fundamental role in acting in the public interest and delivering quality audit services. Ethics also forms an integral part of the audit profession’s code of conduct and requires proper knowledge by all participants in the profession. Auditors can only apply an appropriate level of professional scepticism during audits, if they are independent. It is, therefore, crucial for auditors to always be aware of the latest changes in the ethics landscape, and understand how to apply [...]

Applying Ethics in Practice2026-05-28T11:03:53+02:00

IESBA launches Firm Culture and Governance Viewpoints 

2026-01-29T15:56:12+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IESBA launches Firm Culture and Governance Viewpoints  The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) recently launched its viewpoints on firm culture and governance, initiating a six-month global dialogue on ethical culture focusing on the 2028 – 2031 strategy, sustainability ethics, firm governance, private equity, technology, and emerging risks and trends. The IESBA Viewpoints, Firm Culture and Governance Dialogues, is an IESBA publication designed to support global, dialogue-driven engagement on the organisational drivers of ethical behaviour in accounting firms. Building on IESBA’s Viewpoints across eight core elements of firm culture and governance, the [...]

IESBA launches Firm Culture and Governance Viewpoints 2026-01-29T15:56:12+02:00

Now Available: IESBA Handbook 2025 Edition

2025-11-26T12:23:23+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Now Available: IESBA Handbook 2025 Edition Digital Access and Print Orders Available The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released the 2025 Handbook of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards), available on: https://www.ethicsboard.org/publications/2025-handbook-international-code-ethics-professional-accountants This handbook incorporates the tax planning pronouncement that became effective for tax planning services and activities after 30 June 2025. The back of Volume 1 of the 2025 Handbook contains the IESBA-approved revisions to the Code addressing ‘Using the Work of an External Expert’, as well as ‘Sustainability Reporting-related Revisions’. These revisions [...]

Now Available: IESBA Handbook 2025 Edition2025-11-26T12:23:23+02:00

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